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As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.
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Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which can lag behind the rapidly expanding and changing food marketplace. But researchers are trying to change that.
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Grilling season is back. With Memorial Day next weekend and summer just one month away, it’s time to start preparing for some of your favorite outdoor meals!
Both pollution sources associated with hardening of arteries, study suggests
These days, more people have cheaper, high-deductible plans in which they must cover the first $1,000, $5,000, or even $10,000. For that group, it pays to shop around, experts say.
It is vanishingly rare for an experimental treatment to wipe out advanced, recurrent cancer, then keep the disease from coming back.
Many ob/gyn residents would like specialized training but don't get it, study finds
In the face of troublingly high childhood obesity rates and what it sees as troublingly low milk consumption rates, the dairy industry says it has a solution: Offer kids flavored milk that uses low-calorie artificial sweeteners.
Research shows people in committed relationships benefit from the effects of self-improvement suggestions – here’s how to do it nicely
Research shows people in committed relationships benefit from the effects of self-improvement suggestions – here’s how to do it nicely.
As the sun comes out, so do our green thumbs. But gardening isn’t all soil and sunshine. It can be pretty tough on our bodies—particularly our knees and backs— thanks to prolonged kneeling and bending.
Both pollution sources associated with hardening of arteries, study suggests
Supporters and critics of the Affordable Care Act seem to agree on at least one thing: Allowing young adults to stay on their parents' health plans until they reach age 26 is a smart move.
Despite long-awaited changes, many sunscreens continue to carry SPF ratings that some experts consider misleading and potentially dangerous, according to a consumer watchdog group.
As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.
Despite a late spring, summer allergy season will be strong, sinus expert says
Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which can lag behind the rapidly expanding and changing food marketplace. But researchers are trying to change that.
It may come as a surprise, but the amount of sodium that kids eat now could raise their risk of heart disease later in life. Nutritionist Beth Wallace offers some tips on how to reduce salt in your family's diet.
It is vanishingly rare for an experimental treatment to wipe out advanced, recurrent cancer, then keep the disease from coming back.
These days, more people have cheaper, high-deductible plans in which they must cover the first $1,000, $5,000, or even $10,000. For that group, it pays to shop around, experts say.
One of the cardinal principles of physiology - and axioms of weight loss - is that you can't spot-reduce. You can't shed fat in just one part of your body without shedding fat all over.
In the face of troublingly high childhood obesity rates and what it sees as troublingly low milk consumption rates, the dairy industry says it has a solution: Offer kids flavored milk that uses low-calorie artificial sweeteners.
Grilling season is back. With Memorial Day next weekend and summer just one month away, it’s time to start preparing for some of your favorite outdoor meals!
Many ob/gyn residents would like specialized training but don't get it, study finds
Research shows people in committed relationships benefit from the effects of self-improvement suggestions – here’s how to do it nicely
Research shows people in committed relationships benefit from the effects of self-improvement suggestions – here’s how to do it nicely.
These days, more people have cheaper, high-deductible plans in which they must cover the first $1,000, $5,000, or even $10,000. For that group, it pays to shop around, experts say.
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